Sign Fabricator (LTC Trainee VII) - Sign Shop

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sign Shop is an in-house sign manufacturing unit which provides high quality traffic signs to all Department of Transportation field operations in compliance with both state and national standards, and to provide the public with safe and informative traveling routes. The work unit serves internal Maintenance Sections, Public Relation and Traffic units with new traffic signs. The unit processes raw material stock and retro-reflective material into highway traffic signs; orders, manufactures and prepares orders for pick-up. The sign shop is part of the small set of self-generating revenue cost centers in the Department in which the revenues should match expenditures on material, equipment and labor. The Sign Fabricator position follows established guidelines, processes and procedures to fabricate quality signs as requested by the various maintenance/ Engineering sections. This includes standard road signs as well as to fabricate signs for emergencies and special situations or projects. These positions will learn how to properly operate and maintain shop equipment and tools as well as train on how to layout and adhere sheeting/decals to fleet vehicles.

Requirements

No previous education or experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in automotive, carpentry, HVAC, and repairing equipment is highly desirable.
Completion of non-correspondence vocational training in sheet metal work from an accredited vocational school also is desirable.
Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Familiarity with safely and effectively operating heavy punch presses, iron worker, 10 foot shear, digital printers and design software , drills, saws, and other hand tools
Experience using a variety of hand power tools
Experience performing physically demanding work assignments
Strong positive and can do attitude
Strong commitment to safety
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Self starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction
Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytic thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Knowledge and know how to use computers and the ability to quickly learn software

Responsibilities

Be able to understand established procedures and how to use Sign Shop machinery and tools to manufacture Class I, Class II, and Class III sign panel blanks
Become familiar with the books that contain codes and standards for various types of signs
Learn how to research signs using their code and how to read sign layouts provided in the standards or through engineering drawings
Maintain inventory levels
Learn how to calculate materials needed to complete an order
Demonstrate responsible time management practices
Route out unusual shaped signs including wood signs
Drill, countersink, and rivet panel blanks as required
Must determine appropriate machinery and/or tooling to manufacture sign blank required on work order; safely and expeditiously
Train on how to use Sign Shop machinery and tools to manufacture Class I, Class II, and Class III sign panel blanks
Drill, countersink, and rivet panel blanks as required
Route out unusual, shaped signs including wood signs
Drill, countersink, and rivet panel blanks as required
Learn how to apply pressure sensitive reflective sheeting to sign blanks to include guide signs using layouts and drawings, while utilizing appropriate equipment and/ or tools
Inspect quality of work for defects, misprints, and conformity to standards
Produce finished products created from these designs and layouts as specified
Load and unload customer’s vehicles, wrapping and palletizing orders
Communicate with customers to ensure their needs are being met
Drive forklift to load and unload orders and supplies
Deliver orders when necessary
Other duties as assigned